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Miami keeps rolling; drubs FSU

October 27, 2024 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. They have played close games. They have played bitter games. They have played games with national championships and Heisman Trophy implications. But never have Miami and FSU demonstrated why they are two programs streaming in opposite direction. Sixth-rated Miami ran its record to 8-0 with a comfortable 36-14 victory over FSU, which […]

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Grounded Bucs should lose to Falcons

October 26, 2024 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. Can the Tampa Bay Bucs fly with no wings? Forever, it seems, they have been there, running deep and open for the Tampa Bay Bucs. They have been lacking at cornerback, and at offensive guard, and often at pass rusher. Ah, but for the Bucs, the great equalizer was their wideouts. If […]

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Bolts lose to structured Minnesota

October 25, 2024 general

Friday, 4 a.m. The season is early yet. However, the first leak in the roster of the Tampa Bay Lightning seems to be obvious. They’re top-heavy. Oh, the Bolts (4-3) have stars. Nikita Kucherov has eight goals already. Brandon Hagel has five in his last two games. Anthony Cirelli has five assists in two games. […]

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Looking back at the Bucs’ loss to the Ravens

October 23, 2024 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m 5 Thoughts So, was Jake Camarda the guy who suggested that playing Chris Godwin was a good idea? I’m as quick as anyone to blame a coach, but you can’t blame Todd Bowles for having Chris Godwin still in the game late Monday. Was Bowles also suppose to pull Baker Mayfield, Tristan […]

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Bucs lose top receivers in defeat

October 22, 2024 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Yes, it was ugly. Yes, it was embarrassing. But this was worse. This one was bad enough to put the entire season of the Tampa Bay Bucs in jeopardy. Granted, the Baltimore Ravens had their way in a 41-31 victory over the Bucs Monday night. But the lingering pain to this one […]

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USF rallies to win behind Archie

October 20, 2024 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. As it so happens, the USF Bulls don’t need Byrum Brown in order to win. The Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday with a 35-25 victory over the UAB Blazers. Granted, it was the sixth straight loss by the Blazers. On the other hand, UAB ran up 56 points against USF […]

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Bolts lose first game of season

October 20, 2024 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Turns out, the Tampa Bay Lightning will not go undefeated this year. The Bolts lost a 5-4 game to Ottawa Saturday afternoon, giving up two power play goals and short-hander in their loss. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To view the rest of this column, sign […]

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Ravens should survive trip to Tampa

October 19, 2024 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. The hardscrabble road begins now for a pretty good Bucs’ team. There will be bruises, and there will be lacerations, and there will be challenges. How the Bucs maneuver the next month, frankly, may have a lot to do with just where Tampa Bay finishes the season. On Monday night, they face […]

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Kuch stays hot in Bolts’ victory

October 18, 2024 general

Friday, 4 a.m. How many can he score? A hundred? A hundred-fifty? More? The incredible start to the NHL season continued for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Thursday night. He had his third straight two-goal game, including the game-winner, to lead the Lightning to a 4-3 comeback win over the Las Vegas Knights. Content […]

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Looking back on Bucs’ win over Saints

October 15, 2024 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts How much better do you think Rachaad White is feeling today? Nothing like a case of the Irvings and Tuckers, is there? 2. Yeah, the Saints are going to spend a lot of time worried about Spencer Rattler today. But Derek Carr wouldn’t have helped that defense, would he? 3. […]

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